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My cake batter dip recipe has the flavor of cake batter and the texture of a creamy dip. It’s light, fluffy, and an easy dessert dip fit for every occasion!
Ready for more no-bake desserts? Try my no-bake brownies, and mango mousse next.
Let’s be real: we’ve all eaten raw cake batter by the spoonful as a kid, even though we weren’t supposed to. Um, hello salmonella!
That’s where my dunkaroo dip comes in. It’s got the look and taste of raw cake batter, just with none of the risk of food poisoning. Oh, and it’s studded with sprinkles.
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Why I love this recipe
- Only three key ingredients. All you need is yogurt, Cool Whip, and cake batter mix.
- Ready in 5 minutes. If you have people coming over with zero ideas about what to serve, whip up this dip and stop worrying about the dessert.
- Light and creamy. Compared to typical dessert dips made with cream cheese, my Greek yogurt version has fewer calories and fat.
- Fun to customize. Stick with the base cake batter recipe, or jazz it up with mix-ins. The choice is yours!
Ingredients needed
- Yogurt. I used plain Greek yogurt, which helps keep the dip light and creamy. You can also use plain vanilla yogurt.
- Cool Whip. Since Cool Whip is sold frozen, it will need to be defrosted in the fridge beforehand.
- Cake batter mix. I use funfetti cake mix for this recipe, but you can use plain vanilla cake mix and toss in a handful of sprinkles.
- Sprinkles. Optional, but what harm could extra sprinkles do?
How to heat treat boxed cake mix
Since this is a no-bake recipe, the cake mix will have to be heated first since the raw flour in the mix may contain harmful bacteria.
To heat the treat cake mix, preheat the oven to 350F. Spread it on a baking sheet and bake it for 5-6 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165F. Allow the cake mix to cool before making the dip.
How to make cake batter dip
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Mix. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Cool Whip and yogurt until smooth. Slowly stir in the cake mix until a thick mixture remains.
Step 2- Serve. Transfer the funfetti cake dip to a bowl and serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Microwave the Cool Whip. Cool Whip can take up to 8 hours to defrost in the bigger tub, so when I’m short on time, I scoop what I need into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until it’s fully melted.
- Adjust the consistency. If you prefer a thinner dip, add more softened Cool Whip. For a thicker dip, add more yogurt until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Make it gluten-free. Use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Make it vegan. Use vegan cake mix and So Delicious coconut whipped topping (it’s in the same aisle as Cool Whip).
- Serve with your favorite dippers. Like strawberries, pretzels, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, or graham crackers.
Variations
- Chocolate. Use chocolate cake mix and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
- Red velvet. Swap regular mix for red velvet cake mix and top with white chocolate sprinkles.
- Lemon. Use lemon cake mix and add some lemon zest. Sprinkle with yellow sprinkles.
- Cookies and cream. Swap the sprinkles for crushed-up Oreo cookies and add one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover dip should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Let it soften to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
To freeze: Freeze any remaining dip for up to one month and let it thaw overnight in the fridge.
Frequently asked questions
No cake mix containing flour should be eaten raw. It should always be heat-treated in the oven before use.
More fun desserts to try
Cake Batter Dip
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cool whip thawed
- 1 cup non fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup Funfetti cake mix heat treated
- 1/4 cup sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cool whip and yogurt until combined. Slowly stir through the cake mix until a thick mixture remains. If using sprinkles, fold them through at the end.
- Transfer into a bowl and serve immediately or chill it until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally updated January 2023, updated and republished September 2024
I just made this and it tastes great!! The only thing I’m wondering is how you got it to be so pretty and white? Mine is the ugliest color of brown haha. Thank you!
Hi Cassie! So glad you enjoyed it! Oh gosh, haha it totally depends on your protein powder- I found casein ones came out beautifully white (Optimum nutrition and also Tech brand) however the vegan one was the WORST color haha!
Sorry, I’m from Germany! But what does “T” mean?
Sorry Antonia! It stands for ‘tablespoon’ 🙂
Just wondering if T is table spoon or tea spoon?
Hi Katlynn! It is for tablespoon 🙂
I just made this… I was drawn to it because it was a single serve. Although I will say it is a LARGE serving…. I liked it, but it was very rich. I used coconut flour, wasn’t sure if I should use 2 TBSP if I was omitting the cake mix. Mine was very soft not like the picture. I didn’t add any additional milk. Still loved the taste. Thanks!
You are so welcome, Cynthia! The key to having the thick texture is the protein powder (casein + brown rice = so much thicker) and the brand of coconut flour 🙂
hey you have every thing free palo, vegan, gluten free, how about some low carb. like your site
brenda
Hi Brenda, many of my recipes are low carb 🙂
This was really good!
Thanks so much for the feedback, Jorien! 🙂
Wow, sounds delicious! Thanks for a great recipe and sweet tribute!
Holy YUM! This looks so delicious! You can’t go wrong with cake batter. Happy Birthday, Niki!!
Right/ Thanks so much Liz! 🙂
Happy Birthday Niki! If you don’t want your sprinkled cake, I’ll eat it. 🙂
YES- packed full of bananas too 😀
Happy birthday, Niki!! Wishing you many better things than what the Kardashians go through.
Think I could have Niki’s share of this cake batter dip??
YES. You can.
“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
“Alison is a damn banana thief.”
Happy birthday, Niki!!
My sister likes to reorganize her room, too….maybe the two of them can do that together while we eat ice cream and watch.
Omg can they seriously? They could be modern day maids. Unpaid, obviously.
Light the candles and may the birthday celebration begin with this decadence!!!! Have an awesome weekend Arman.
🙂 Thanks so much, Allie!
Sooo I like organizing my room and cleaning when I get bored too 😛 But I can’t do cakes without chocolate. With chocolate fudge. And chocolate sprinkles.
Hahaha what a strange thing to do!
My fav birthday cakes are either Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting or a deeply rich chocolate cake, like Le Bete Noire.
They sound delicious, Cara!